Because peace of mind is just as important as results 

Let’s be real. Before any treatment, it’s common to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. What if it doesn’t work? What if something goes wrong? Risks are a part of the decision-making process but they don’t have to be scary. The more you know, the more confident you can feel.

Think of it like planning a trip. You’re excited for the destination. But there is potential for bumps along the way - lost luggage, turbulence, pickpockets. You don’t cancel your trip because of them, you prepare. 

We weigh risks every day - whether you’re planning to drive across town or flying across the country. When it comes to medical aesthetics, the risks can be downplayed or sensationalized. Social media and pop culture can glamorize treatments with no mention of downtime, while headlines dramatize worst-case scenarios that rarely happen. 

Here’s the truth: every treatment comes with risks. Some are minimal (a little redness or swelling) and some require more consideration. The key is knowing what they are and how they might affect you so you have a gameplan before you sit in the chair.  

What to expect (and watch out for) 

Knowing what side effects or risks are common and what’s cause for concern helps you prepare, not panic. Do your research. GlowGuide’s treatment guides go deeper with real-world data and physician-backed insight for treatments.

Questions to ask before any treatment:

Confidence comes from asking the right questions. Here are five to start with: 

1. What side effects are common and how long do they typically last?
2. What are the warning signs something’s not right – before, during, and after treatment?
3. How many times have you performed this procedure?
4. What’s your protocol if a complication happens?
5. Do you keep emergency supplies on hand? (like hyaluronidase to dissolve filler)

Inside the GlowGuide app, you’ll find treatment specific guides with more questions to ask your provider and inform your decision making.

Proof in your pocket

This is where GlowGuide makes all the difference.

• Know what to watch for: The expert-informed treatment guides outline recovery timelines, typical side effects, and flags that warrant a check-in. 
• Real recovery timelines: See how swelling, redness, or bruising typically look on day 1, day 3, day 7. 
• Track your recovery: Log photos and notes so you can see how things change from day to day, and how you felt.
• Our Aesthetic Intelligence™ analyzes whether people achieved the results they were hoping for, to share what’s truly working. 

Preparedness = peace of mind 

You can’t put a price on peace of mind. Doing your research, asking the right questions, and having data at your fingertips empowers you to make the best decision for yourself. 

Risks are real, but with the right knowledge and tools, your beauty decisions don’t have to feel like a gamble. GlowGuide is here to help you glow forward – with proof, not guesswork.

Explore exclusive treatment guides in the GlowGuide app.